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Pita bread vs. Pop tarts — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Pita bread and Pop tarts?

  • Pita bread is higher in Vitamin B1, Vitamin B5, Folate, Calcium, and Vitamin B3, yet Pop tarts are higher in Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B6, and Iron.
  • Pop tarts' daily need coverage for Vitamin A RAE is 32% more.
  • The amount of Sodium in Pop tarts are lower.

We used Bread, pita, white, enriched and Toaster Pastries, KELLOGG, KELLOGG'S POP TARTS, Blueberry types in this article.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Pita bread
Pita bread
7
:
3
Pop tarts
Pop tarts
Contains more Calcium +258.3%
Contains more Magnesium +62.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +10.2%
Contains more Potassium +26.3%
Contains more Copper +12%
Contains more Iron +33.6%
Contains less Sodium -25.7%
Contains more Zinc +51.2%
Equal in Phosphorus - 88
Pita bread
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 26% 99% 19% 42% 11% 70% 23% 56% 63% 148%
Pop tarts
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 132% 12% 38% 9% 52% 35% 50% 0% 0%
Contains more Calcium +258.3%
Contains more Magnesium +62.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +10.2%
Contains more Potassium +26.3%
Contains more Copper +12%
Contains more Iron +33.6%
Contains less Sodium -25.7%
Contains more Zinc +51.2%
Equal in Phosphorus - 88

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Pita bread
Pita bread
7
:
3
Pop tarts
Pop tarts
Contains more Vitamin B1 +106.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +21.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Folate +33.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1017.6%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.33
Pita bread
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 6% 0% 0% 150% 76% 87% 24% 8% 81% 0% 1%
Pop tarts
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 58% 0% 0% 0% 73% 77% 72% 0% 88% 60% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +106.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +21.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Folate +33.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1017.6%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.33

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pita bread
Pita bread
3
:
2
Pop tarts
Pop tarts
Contains more Protein +97.8%
Contains more Water +156.8%
Contains more Other +59.7%
Contains more Fats +1008.3%
Contains more Carbs +22.8%
Pita bread
9% 56% 32% 2%
Protein: 9.1 g
Fats: 1.2 g
Carbs: 55.7 g
Water: 32.1 g
Other: 1.9 g
Pop tarts
5% 13% 68% 13%
Protein: 4.6 g
Fats: 13.3 g
Carbs: 68.41 g
Water: 12.5 g
Other: 1.19 g
Contains more Protein +97.8%
Contains more Water +156.8%
Contains more Other +59.7%
Contains more Fats +1008.3%
Contains more Carbs +22.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pita bread
Pita bread
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:
2
Pop tarts
Pop tarts
Contains less Saturated Fat -91.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +6090.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +799.1%
Pita bread
21% 13% 66%
Saturated Fat: 0.166 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.105 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.535 g
Pop tarts
15% 49% 36%
Saturated Fat: 2.02 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.5 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.81 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -91.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +6090.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +799.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Pita bread Pop tarts
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pita bread Pop tarts Opinion
Net carbs 53.5g 67.31g Pop tarts
Protein 9.1g 4.6g Pita bread
Fats 1.2g 13.3g Pop tarts
Carbs 55.7g 68.41g Pop tarts
Calories 275kcal 412kcal Pop tarts
Sugar 1.3g 30.9g Pita bread
Fiber 2.2g 1.1g Pita bread
Calcium 86mg 24mg Pita bread
Iron 2.62mg 3.5mg Pop tarts
Magnesium 26mg 16mg Pita bread
Phosphorus 97mg 88mg Pita bread
Potassium 120mg 95mg Pita bread
Sodium 536mg 398mg Pop tarts
Zinc 0.84mg 1.27mg Pop tarts
Copper 0.168mg 0.15mg Pita bread
Manganese 0.481mg Pita bread
Selenium 27.1µg Pita bread
Vitamin A 0IU 962IU Pop tarts
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 289µg Pop tarts
Vitamin E 0.3mg Pita bread
Vitamin B1 0.599mg 0.29mg Pita bread
Vitamin B2 0.327mg 0.33mg Pop tarts
Vitamin B3 4.632mg 3.8mg Pita bread
Vitamin B5 0.397mg 0mg Pita bread
Vitamin B6 0.034mg 0.38mg Pop tarts
Folate 107µg 80µg Pita bread
Vitamin K 0.2µg Pita bread
Tryptophan 0.105mg Pita bread
Threonine 0.257mg Pita bread
Isoleucine 0.349mg Pita bread
Leucine 0.634mg Pita bread
Lysine 0.219mg Pita bread
Methionine 0.16mg Pita bread
Phenylalanine 0.446mg Pita bread
Valine 0.394mg Pita bread
Histidine 0.195mg Pita bread
Saturated Fat 0.166g 2.02g Pita bread
Monounsaturated Fat 0.105g 6.5g Pop tarts
Polyunsaturated fat 0.535g 4.81g Pop tarts

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pita bread Pop tarts
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Pita bread
35%
Pop tarts
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Pita bread
33%
Pop tarts

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pop tarts
Pop tarts contains less Sodium (difference - 138mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pita bread
Pita bread is lower in Sugar (difference - 29.6g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pita bread
Pita bread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.854g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pita bread
Pita bread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pita bread
Pita bread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pita bread
Pita bread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Pita bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174915/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.